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Ex-MFP MPs set to face ethics probe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/08/2024
» An investigation is underway into the ethical conduct of 44 politicians of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) who supported a bill seeking to revise the lese majeste law, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said on Thursday.
New deputy speaker expected next week
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/08/2024
» The House of Representatives is expected to select a new first deputy House speaker next Wednesday to replace Padipat Suntiphada, who lost his MP status as a result of the Constitutional Court dissolving the Move Forward Party, according to chief government whip Wisut Chainaroon.
Move Forward ‘porn bill’ fails its first reading
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2024
» A bill sponsored by the Move Forward Party to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its products, including pornographic materials and sex toys, failed to clear its first reading in the House on Wednesday.
Supplementary budget bill sails through Senate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2024
» The supplementary bill, which seeks to increase the budget for the current fiscal year by 122 billion baht to partially fund the government's digital wallet handout scheme, sailed through all three readings in the Upper House on Tuesday.
Senate panel selection vote gets heated
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2024
» Senators from minority factions have cried foul after senators from the majority bloc voted themselves in to dominate the Senate committee scrutinising the qualifications of the new attorney-general.
Possible Move Forward dissolution worries Thai senators
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/08/2024
» A group of senators has voiced concerns about the potential dissolution of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), saying Thailand’s democracy may take a step backwards.
Thaksin parole to end on Aug 31
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/08/2024
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will formally complete his one-year prison term on Aug 31 this year, according to the Department of Corrections (DoC), despite him having already been released from the Police General Hospital, where he stayed instead of jail.
Srettha defends integrity in court
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin submitted a closing statement on Tuesday to the Constitutional Court, insisting he has worked with honesty and integrity amid scrutiny over his appointment of former convict Pichit Chuenban as PM's Office Minister.
Move Forward undeterred as court ruling looms
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/07/2024
» The Move Forward Party will not give up the fight to promote progressive policies regardless of how the Constitutional Court rules in a case that could bring its dissolution next week, spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu said on Tuesday.
Senate mulls cutting committee numbers
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/07/2024
» The number of standing committees in the Senate looks set to be reduced proportional to the decreased number of senators in the Upper House, amid concerns that a reduction could undermine the chamber's function in government.